storm results I need to send to city engineer
Jul 21, 2018 18:02:50 #
gator81
Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post this as it is more of a question to see what people would think of the photo's I took and need to send in for review. A tree in our back yard lost a pretty good size limb which surprisingly did not take down a power line when if fell. Now I am concerned that another storm or strong wind will take down more of this tree. I had taken a few photo's but the two I wanted to share I am curious if this would be good for sending? or if I should consider a different direction? or it really would not matter?
1. the first photo is close up so it could show more dept of what is left (f8 / 1/500 / ISO 100 / 55-250@209mm)
2. the second is to show more of how high and the tree is, where the limb was and how big the limb is on the ground and what is close if anything else comes down. (f 4.5 / 1/250 / ISO 100 / 18-55@18mm)
This was taken the following day in early afternoon, I did lighten it up some but did not want to overdue it so it can still show dept for the close up shot.
Please what would you all think?
1. the first photo is close up so it could show more dept of what is left (f8 / 1/500 / ISO 100 / 55-250@209mm)
2. the second is to show more of how high and the tree is, where the limb was and how big the limb is on the ground and what is close if anything else comes down. (f 4.5 / 1/250 / ISO 100 / 18-55@18mm)
This was taken the following day in early afternoon, I did lighten it up some but did not want to overdue it so it can still show dept for the close up shot.
Please what would you all think?
Jul 21, 2018 18:26:41 #
I agree with you- that tree needs to come down... here are some "dumb questions:" is the tree on your property, a neighbor's land, or is it on public property? Also, if you feel that it may be in danger of coming down on a power line or phone line, you should contact the respective power or phone company (or both).
I have gone down this path many times here in the Peoples' Republik of Vermont where (literally - I kid thee not) they hug trees. The last conversation was along the lines of, "if I have to get out my chain saw, i'll charge you for my time, and we'll end up in court … wanna be deposed by a 'pro se' litigant? wanna see how much of you time I can chew up with virtually no effort on my part.
just an observation from a curmudgeon ...
I have gone down this path many times here in the Peoples' Republik of Vermont where (literally - I kid thee not) they hug trees. The last conversation was along the lines of, "if I have to get out my chain saw, i'll charge you for my time, and we'll end up in court … wanna be deposed by a 'pro se' litigant? wanna see how much of you time I can chew up with virtually no effort on my part.
just an observation from a curmudgeon ...
Jul 21, 2018 18:34:27 #
alby
Loc: very eastern pa.
take it down ..... next time you may not be so lucky... get a pro, it's cheaper in the long run. especially around wires or buildings.
Jul 21, 2018 18:34:28 #
gator81
Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
MSW wrote:
I agree with you- that tree needs to come down... ... (show quote)
quite a few years ago there was a tree that split at the top and as the wind blew it sounded like a clapper hehe and I had turned the info over to the the power provider and they came out with a tree crew and they took it down safely. We had some changes where now it is under control of the county and I figure they will work with the power companies again and take it down. It is not on my property but I am sure they will take it down with no cost to me. I would believe more for preventive measures as if it takes out any lines it would effect so many people that they would have a bigger headache as one of those lines is fiber and cost will be great for someone.
Jul 21, 2018 19:40:12 #
gator81 wrote:
quite a few years ago there was a tree that split ... (show quote)
Whatever you do, don’t delay even one day. The above suggestion to simply deal with it on your own by hiring prefessional tree care is possibly the best.
Jul 21, 2018 19:47:42 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
We had a huge tree along the back fence line which PG&E would come in every year and trim away from the power lines. This year, I told the visiting inspector I would be just as happy if it was gone so I could plant a couple of fruit trees there instead. Although we really like the shade this tree provided, I was never happy with the fact it grew like a weed and dropped tons of leaves year round.
He was happy to oblige and they cut the tree down, hauled it out front and chippered it up. They even cut the trunk and large limbs up into firewood and stacked it for me.
He was happy to oblige and they cut the tree down, hauled it out front and chippered it up. They even cut the trunk and large limbs up into firewood and stacked it for me.
Jul 21, 2018 19:48:05 #
gator81
Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
I have turned it in earlier today as I am on ssi and cannot afford anything :/ I will call them again monday as right now alot of the power crews are still out working to get others in the area power. At least I can say that they have been informed. I was told by a neighbor that letting them know is the best I can do right now as its the city's problem now.
Jul 21, 2018 19:50:28 #
gator81
Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
rjaywallace wrote:
Whatever you do, don’t delay even one day. The above suggestion to simply deal with it on your own by hiring prefessional tree care is possibly the best.
alot of them are nice and will do that, right now they need to hurry as if another storm comes through while waiting it could be trouble waiting to happen. I was blessed that high power line didnt snap the first time.
Jul 22, 2018 03:55:48 #
Not photography advice but contrary to all the nervous Nellies I won't do anything other than cut up or get removed the down branch. It was apparently the weak one (rotten on top portion), already down, rest of tree looks healthy and other branches aren't nearly as large or cracked to cause any problem.
Jul 22, 2018 04:16:34 #
gator81 wrote:
....2. the second is to show more of how high and the tree is, where the limb was and how big the limb is on the ground and what is close if anything else comes down......
You could probably crop #2 a bit tighter all round. It doesn't have to be aesthetically pleasing, but it does need to show the details you're trying to draw attention to.
Jul 22, 2018 05:48:21 #
johnst1001a
Loc: West Chester, Ohio
You might call your insurance company. I had a few trees around my yard, and on another matter my insurance agent saw them and said they need to come down. He made a phone call for me as I didn't know who to call. He said they could do it that afternoon. I asked the price, he said nothing, the insurance would cover it. Hmmm. But free is free, so they are gone, never saw a bill. In another instance, I had some ash trees that were dead. A tree cutting service came by our neighborhood as there where quite a few dead trees. The guy stopped by, made me an offer of $800 to take it down. It was about 50 feet tall. I said how about $400, and I want three trees down for that price. We have woods behind us, so I said you can drag the branches back into the woods. We settled at $600 for 3. My neighbor got the firewood.
Jul 22, 2018 06:28:08 #
Looks like an Eucalyptus tree - known as the 'widow maker' in OZ. Limbs can drop suddenly and without reason though none ever did on the one in my back garden. Because they come from OZ and are resistant to Australia's many bugs and insects they are almost invulnerable to Northern hemisphere tree diseases, so they grow at prodigious rates.
Jul 22, 2018 06:37:02 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
gator81 wrote:
alot of them are nice and will do that, right now they need to hurry as if another storm comes through while waiting it could be trouble waiting to happen. I was blessed that high power line didnt snap the first time.
Proper grammar seems to elude most people. For instance, "a" and "lot" are two (2) separate words. The pseudo word "alot" exists only by association with the word "allot" which means parceling out or recurring payment. There is NO real word spelled "alot" and it does NOT mean a "great amount".
Jul 22, 2018 06:38:33 #
Jul 22, 2018 06:41:15 #
Why would you send it to the City Engineer? It's on your property, it your responsibility. When we moved into this house there were three large cottonwoods in our back yard. One was right next to the back corner of our house and near the neighbor's house. Due to his concern, we had them all removed. They were all rotting from the inside, so it was a good move. The tallest was 75'. Good thing none of those fell, or any large limbs from them as well.
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